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Bloomberg’s Disturbing Rise Amid a ‘Shell-Shocked Democratic Electorate’: ‘BradCast’ 2/19/2020

Guest: David Dayen of American Prospect; Also: Good voting rights news in FL and NC; Warren joins Sanders in being erased by corporate media...

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Trump’s $2 TRILLION ‘Bernie Madoff-Level Budget Fraud’: ‘BradCast’ 5/23/2017

Guest: Former White House economic adviser Seth Hanlon | Also: Latest on Manchester Bombing, FBI Trump investigation, more...

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5/23/2017 -
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Plowing Through a Blizzard of Disinformation: ‘BradCast’ 3/15/2017

Guest: Meteorologist, author, and Republican climate change champion Paul Douglas; Also: GOP healthcare plan still failing; Republicans repudiate Trump 'wire-tap' claim; much more...

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3/15/2017 -
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Avalanche of Lies: The Pence/Kaine VP Debate: ‘BradCast’ 10/5/2016

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Crooks And Liars' John Amato...

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10/5/2016 -
5:20 pm PT

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America’s Rich and Founding History of ‘Democratic Socialism’: ‘BradCast’ 3/15/2016

GUEST: Author, historian Prof. Harvey J. Kaye of Univ. of WI-Green Bay

PLUS: Crucial primaries in OH, IL, MO, NC and FL; Feb. heat records 'shock' scientists...

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3/15/2016 -
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Remaining GOP Candidates Play Nice, Peddle Lies with CNN at Miami Debate: ‘BradCast’ 3/11/2016

GUEST: Fiscal Times' David Dayen and Crooks and Liars' John Amato...

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3/11/2016 -
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CNBC’s GOP ‘Rocky Mountain Mess’ of a Debate: ‘BradCast’ 10/29/2015

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10/29/2015 -
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‘Cleaning the Barn’: Dems Pay Price for Budget and Debt Ceiling Deal: ‘BradCast’ 10/27/2015

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10/27/2015 -
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Smearing Bernie: ‘BradCast’ 9/18/2015

Guest: Howie Klein of Down With Tyranny and Blue America PAC

Plus: NYT notices the GOP is crazy; Trump's plan to 'save Social Security'; and the hottest August ever recorded on the planet...

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Brad Friedman,
9/18/2015 -
5:11 pm PT

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When I’m 65 or Happy 80th Social Security!: BradCast 8/14/2015

Guests: Eric Kingson of Social Security Works; Dave Johnson of Campaign for America's Future...

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Do Dems Have the Courage Required to Restore and Reform American Democracy? (Do You?): ‘BradCast’ 5/13/2026

Guest: Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo; Also: SC Senate leader blocks U.S. House gerrymandering; Primary results from WV, NE...

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Offshore Oil Rig Fire in SoCal a Preview of Trump’s NEXT Huge Failure: ‘BradCast’ 5/12/2026

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Virginia Supremes Void Special Election on Redistricting Referendum in Huge Gift to Vote Rigging GOP: ‘BradCast’ 5/11/2026

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Repubs Seek Immunity Law for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling: ‘BradCast’ 5/7/2026

Guest: Laura Peterson of Union of Concerned Scientists; Also: Trump panel calls for FEMA cuts as MS slammed by another tornado swarm...

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Time to Reform our Illegitimate Supreme Court: ‘BradCast’ 5/6/2026

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The Corrupt Hypocrisy of SCOTUS’ VRA Ruling in the Middle of Primary Election Season: ‘BradCast’ 5/5/2026

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Billionaires Spending Millions to Fight Against, Lie to Voters About CA’s Proposed, One-Time Billionaires Tax: ‘BradCast’ 5/4/2026

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Steyer Facing Deceptive Fire in CA Gubernatorial Race for Call to Eliminate ‘Trump Loophole’

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‘86 47’ or ‘Weekend at Donnie’s’: ‘BradCast’ 4/30/2026

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Articles in Category: Social Security (Page 2)

Guest: David Dayen of American Prospect; Also: Good voting rights news in FL and NC; Warren joins Sanders in being erased by corporate media...

Guest: Former White House economic adviser Seth Hanlon | Also: Latest on Manchester Bombing, FBI Trump investigation, more...

Guest: Meteorologist, author, and Republican climate change champion Paul Douglas; Also: GOP healthcare plan still failing; Republicans repudiate Trump 'wire-tap' claim; much more...

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Crooks And Liars' John Amato...

GUEST: Author, historian Prof. Harvey J. Kaye of Univ. of WI-Green Bay

PLUS: Crucial primaries in OH, IL, MO, NC and FL; Feb. heat records 'shock' scientists...

GUEST: Fiscal Times' David Dayen and Crooks and Liars' John Amato...

GUESTS: Salon's Heather Digby Parton & Colorado Statesman's John Tomasic...

GUEST: Financial journalist David Dayen

ALSO: 2016 shakeups; Dog shoots owner; 'Black Friday' news; Excrement in D.C.; More...

Guest: Howie Klein of Down With Tyranny and Blue America PAC

Plus: NYT notices the GOP is crazy; Trump's plan to 'save Social Security'; and the hottest August ever recorded on the planet...

Guests: Eric Kingson of Social Security Works; Dave Johnson of Campaign for America's Future...

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